# Mike Brewer On Closing His Dealership, Wheeler Dealers Cast & UK Car Market

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Published: 2026-02-23T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benedict-fowler/episodes/Mike-Brewer-On-Closing-His-Dealership--Wheeler-Dealers-Cast--UK-Car-Market-e3ff2ll
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Duration seconds: 4325

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CAR VERTICAL LINK (DISCOUNT CODE "SUCCESS" ) - https://www.carvertical.com/gb/landing/v3?utm_source=infl&a=RoadToSuccess&b=38b26e3a&voucher=success What does it really take to survive — and thrive — in the car trade in 2026?In this brutally honest conversation, Mike opens up about the reality behind the cameras: the rise, the scale, the collapse of a 100+ staff dealership, borrowing £40 million to fund stock, spiralling industry costs, and why he STILL says… “Yes. Go for it.”From building Wheeler Dealers into a global phenomenon, to nearly staring at wage bills he couldn’t cover, to choosing sanity over scale with One Automotive — this is the unfiltered truth about business, branding, burnout, and knowing when enough is enough.Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments sectionCheck out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/🔗 Follow Us:Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast@benedictfowler

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